How to install and activate a Roamless eSIM on iPhone

This guide shows you how to add a Roamless eSIM to an iPhone, activate it, and use it for mobile data while travelling. It suits anyone with an eSIM-compatible iPhone and a Roamless account. You will need the QR code or activation details from Roamless and a stable internet connection.

How to Install Roamless eSIM on iPhone - Setup, Activation & Travel eSIM Guide, by Digi Tolve on YouTube. 1 min 29 s.

Video length
1 min 29 s
Time to do it
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8

What you need

Steps

  1. Buy a Roamless eSIM plan in the Roamless app or on its website. Keep the QR code or manual activation details ready before you start.

  2. Connect your iPhone to a stable Wi-Fi network. You need internet access to download the eSIM profile.

  3. Open Settings, tap Cellular or Mobile Data, then tap Add eSIM or Add Cellular Plan.

  4. Scan the Roamless QR code with your iPhone camera. If scanning fails, tap Enter Details Manually and type the activation information.

  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the eSIM profile. Label it Roamless or Travel so you can find it later.

  6. Choose how to use the new line. Set Roamless as your mobile data line and keep your usual line for calls and texts.

  7. Turn on Data Roaming for the Roamless line when your travel plan requires it. Leave your home line's data roaming off to avoid charges.

  8. Test the connection by turning off Wi-Fi and loading a website. If nothing loads, toggle Airplane Mode, restart the iPhone, and check the plan is active.

Tips and common mistakes

Install and test the eSIM before you leave home, while you still have reliable Wi-Fi.

Keep your primary SIM active for calls and texts, but choose Roamless for mobile data to avoid roaming fees.

If the QR code does not work, use the manual activation details from Roamless or contact its support.

Check that your iPhone is carrier-unlocked before buying, or the eSIM may not install.

Questions

Can I keep my normal SIM in the iPhone?

Yes. Most eSIM iPhones can run a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time, so you can keep your home number active.

Will the Roamless eSIM work as soon as I install it?

The eSIM can be installed before you travel, but data will only work once the plan is active and you are in a covered area.

Why does the eSIM show no service?

Check that Data Roaming is on for the Roamless line, the plan is active, and you are in a covered country. Restart the iPhone or toggle Airplane Mode if needed.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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